Committee of the WholeMeeting AgendaMonday, March 01, 2021 at 2:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.Remote meeting live streamedon guelph.ca/liveChanges to the original agenda are noted with an asterisk "*". To contain the spread of COVID-19, Committee of the Whole Meetings are being held electronically and are live streamed at guelph.ca/live To listen to the meeting over the phone, call 1-416-216-5643 and enter meeting code179 593 7985.1.Notice of Electronic Participation 1.1Committee of the Whole This meeting will be held by Electronic Participation in accordance with City of Guelph Procedural By-Law (2020)-20515. 2.Call to Order - Mayor 2.1Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 3.Staff Recognitions 3.1Ontario Public Works Association 2020 Project of the Year Awards received for the following categories: 3.1.1Historical Restoration/Preservation ($2 to $10 million) - Goldie Mill Stabilization Project Jean Starchuk, Project Manager, Facilities and Energy ManagementPrasoon Adhikari, Environmental Engineer, Engineering and Transportation Services3.1.2Structures ($10 to $50 million) - Arthur Street Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Road Reconstruction Project Ike Umar, Project Manager, Design and Construction 3.1.3Environmental - ($2 to $10 million) - Snow Management Facility Prasson Adhikari, Environmental Engineer, Engineering and Transportation Services3.2Project Manager Professional Designation Raid Eissa, Project Manager, Facilities and Energy Management4.Service Area - Governance Chair - Mayor Guthrie5.Items for Discussion - Governance The following items have been extracted from Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. These items have been extracted either at the request of a member of Council or because they include a presentation and/or delegations.5.1Managing the Impacts of COVID-19 - Update Number 7 Presentation:Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Scott Stewart, Chief Administrative Officer Report to be included on revised agenda. 6.Service Area Chair and Staff Announcements 7.Service Area - Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services Vice-Chair - Mayor Guthrie8.Consent Agenda - Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services The following resolutions have been prepared to facilitate Council’s consideration of various matters and are suggested for consideration. If Council wishes to address a specific report in isolation of the Consent Agenda, please identify the item. It will be extracted and dealt with separately as part of the Items for Discussion.8.1Sign By-law Variance Report for 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard - 2021-46 1.Sign By-law Variance Report for 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard - 2021-46.pdf2.Attachment 1 - Location Map.docx.pdf3.Attachment 2 - Sign Variance Drawings.pdfRecommendation:That the request for variance from Table 2, Row 3 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit an illuminated freestanding sign to be located distance of 16m and 112m from other freestanding signs on the property of 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, be approved. (Sign B)That the request for variance from Table 2, Row 3 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit a non-illuminated freestanding sign to be located a distance of 16m and 96m from other freestanding signs on the property of 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, be approved. (Sign C)That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 3 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit a non-illuminated building sign with an area of 1.71 m2 to be a height of 2.1m above the ground surface at 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, be approved. (Sign D)8.2Sign Variance Report for 1886 Gordon Street - 2021-44 1.Sign Variance Report for 1886 Gordon Street - 2021-44.pdf2.Attachment 1 - Location Map.docx(1).pdf3.Attachment 2 - Sign Variance Drawings.docx.pdfRecommendation:That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 5 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit a non-illuminated building sign facing Gordon Street with an area of 2.22m2 to be located on the second storey of a building at 1886 Gordon Street, be approved. 8.32020 Water Services Annual and Summary Report - 2021-33 1.2020 Water Services Annual and Summary Report - 2021-33.pdfRecommendation:That Council approve the 2020 Water Services Annual and Summary Report.8.4Building By-law Update - 2021-29 1.Building By-law Update - 2021-29.pdf2.2021-29 Amending By-Law - Building By-Law.pdfRecommendation:That the Amending By-law, included as Attachment 1, be enacted to amend the Building By-law.9.Items for Discussion - Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services The following items have been extracted from Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. These items have been extracted either at the request of a member of Council or because they include a presentation and/or delegations.9.12021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program - 2021-50 1.2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program - 2021-50.pdf2.Attachment-1 SeasonalPatioTimelines.pdf3.Attachment-2 Engagement Report.pdf4.Attachment-3 On-street Patio Permissions Map.pdf5.Attachment-4 Seasonal Closed Road.pdf6.Attachment-5 Intermittent Closed Road.pdf7.Attachment-6 Staff Presentation - Seasonal Patio Program.pdfStaff Presentation:Christine Chapman, Manager, Economic DevelopmentRecommendation:That the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program as described in the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program report be approved.That staff be directed to implement road closure Option 1 (Special Events Only) included as part of the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program.That a one-time total transfer of $112,500 from the Tax Operating Contingency Reserve #180 be approved for the purpose of delivering the Seasonal Patio Program in 2021 with expected future program costs being presented as part of the budget process.That a new annual seasonal patio parking stall rental fee be created in the amount of $3.00 per square meter, and that staff be directed to waive fees associated with the approval of seasonal patio applications for the 2021 year to support economic recovery due to the COVID-19 pandemic.That the Chief Administration Officer, or designate, be delegated authority until October 31, 2023, to implement, administer and revise any City Council approved form, guideline or requirement associated with the City of Guelph’s Seasonal Patio Program, including any modifications which may be necessary to the forms prescribed in connection with Commercial Patio Premises by the City Lands Encroachment By-law (2009)-18799. That staff shall be directed to prepare a temporary use by-law as authorized under section 39 of the Planning Act and O. Reg. 345/20 in connection with the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program. And further, to liaise with Provincial representatives from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Ministry of Finance for the purpose of extending the authority to maintain this temporary use by-law in full force and effect for the duration of the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program.10.Service Area Chair and Staff Announcements 11.Service Area - Corporate Services Vice-Chair - Mayor Guthrie12.Consent Agenda - Corporate Services The following resolutions have been prepared to facilitate Council’s consideration of various matters and are suggested for consideration. If Council wishes to address a specific report in isolation of the Consent Agenda, please identify the item. It will be extracted and dealt with separately as part of the Items for Discussion.12.12021 Property Tax Policy - 2021-60 1.2021 Property Tax Policy - 2021-60.pdf2.Attachment 1 - 2021 Ratio Discounts and Rates.pdf3.Attachment 2 - City of Guelph Small Business Sub Class Report.pdfRecommendation:That the 2021 City of Guelph property tax ratios, subclass discounts and corresponding tax rates, as set out in Attachment-1 to the report titled 2021 Property Tax Policy dated March 1, 2021, be approved.12.2Property Tax Relief and Deferral Program Options - 2021-65 1.Property Tax Relief and Deferral Program Options - 2021-65.pdf2.Attachment-1 Tax Deferral Program Options Consultants Report.pdfRecommendation:That the City of Guelph does not implement any property tax deferral programs other than those legislatively required.13.Service Area Chair and Staff Announcements 14.Adjournment No Item Selected This item has no attachments1.Sign By-law Variance Report for 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard - 2021-46.pdf2.Attachment 1 - Location Map.docx.pdf3.Attachment 2 - Sign Variance Drawings.pdf1.Sign Variance Report for 1886 Gordon Street - 2021-44.pdf2.Attachment 1 - Location Map.docx(1).pdf3.Attachment 2 - Sign Variance Drawings.docx.pdf1.2020 Water Services Annual and Summary Report - 2021-33.pdf1.Building By-law Update - 2021-29.pdf2.2021-29 Amending By-Law - Building By-Law.pdf1.2021 Property Tax Policy - 2021-60.pdf2.Attachment 1 - 2021 Ratio Discounts and Rates.pdf3.Attachment 2 - City of Guelph Small Business Sub Class Report.pdf1.Property Tax Relief and Deferral Program Options - 2021-65.pdf2.Attachment-1 Tax Deferral Program Options Consultants Report.pdf1.2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program - 2021-50.pdf2.Attachment-1 SeasonalPatioTimelines.pdf3.Attachment-2 Engagement Report.pdf4.Attachment-3 On-street Patio Permissions Map.pdf5.Attachment-4 Seasonal Closed Road.pdf6.Attachment-5 Intermittent Closed Road.pdf7.Attachment-6 Staff Presentation - Seasonal Patio Program.pdf